Canada's Carbon Tax Rises to $80 per Tonne Amid Nationwide Protests and Political Pushback
As the federal carbon tax increases from $65 to $80 per tonne, protests erupt across the country and premiers call for a halt, highlighting the policy's contentious nature.
- The federal carbon tax and associated rebates increase, affecting the price of gasoline, diesel, and other fuels while aiming to reduce emissions.
- Protests against the carbon tax take place in at least 15 locations across Canada, including on Parliament Hill and main interprovincial highways.
- Newfoundland and Labrador's Premier calls for an emergency meeting with the Prime Minister to discuss alternatives to the carbon tax.
- The federal government maintains that the carbon tax is a crucial part of its climate policy, with rebates designed to offset increased costs for most families.
- Analyses show the carbon tax and rebates system is projected to significantly reduce emissions by 2030, but faces growing political resistance.
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